ethics

• Criminal Contracting

  How do convicts get federal contracts? That’s what the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee wanted to find out yesterday. Chairman Edolphus Towns of New York tells us about what they learned and how they…

  Federal Drive

  February 27, 2009
• New Rules

  At the direction of President Obama, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner is moving to limit the influence special interests have on the $700-billion dollar economic rescue program. But is that really a feasible goal? Jodi Schneider…

  Federal Drive

  January 28, 2009
• How to Stay Out of Trouble

  With the new president comes hoards of new political appointees. So, what should they be doing to stay out of trouble and make sure they’re following all those government rules? Diana Veilleux is a Partner…

  Federal Drive

  January 22, 2009
• Computers: Risky Business

  Knowing how to use a computer is a must in most federal jobs, but Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says using it for the wrong reason can land you in a heap of trouble.

  Mike Causey

  January 21, 2009
• DoD slows moves to private industry

  The Department of Defense is requiring officials who participate in costly acquisitions at the Pentagon to get written approval from an agency ethics officer before taking a job with a contractor. Government Executive is reporting…

  Management

  January 16, 2009